Elmwood News- September 4, 2019

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5K Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

September 7, 2019, 7:30 am

One month away from the registration dealing. Get those registrations in at the Sign-up sheet. HERE

Proceeds benefit the Elmwood Rescue

Elmwood Farmers Market & Junk in the Trunk

With the 5K run in the park this week there will be over 100 potential customers. Let's show them what they have missed this summer. Bring your fruits, vegetables, crafts, baked goods to the Park EARLY this week at 7 am for those who would like a breakfast treat.  

Make sure to stop by the park on Saturday mornings. Sample good tasting food. Find new recipes, socialize and meet new people.

People are LOOKING for Sweet Corn!!

Do you have sweet corn? Bring it to the Elmwood park Saturday morning to the Farmers market. 

Is your garden producing an overabundance of sweet corn, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes or anything else? 

Do you like baking cinnamon rolls, cookies, or making crafts?

Do you have honey, eggs, or even make jelly, wine or seasoning dip mixes or soup mixes?

 It's FREE to set up a table. Just Show up and get your spot!. 

You don't need anything fancy. Heck, you don't even need a table. Just bring a chair to sit. 

We have regulars who show up every week. People are asking for tomatoes, sweet corn, and other produce. 

Introducing a brand new edition to the weekly news. A weekly recipe feature.

This will continue during the Farmers Market season to learn how to fix new dishes with the bountiful garden harvest. 

Blueberry Zucchini Streusel Muffins 

This zucchini muffin recipe is tried and true and I have used it at my local Farmers Market for two years now with raving success.

HINTS: if using shredded frozen zucchini squeeze the water out after thawing (otherwise batter is too wet and blueberries will sink). If blueberries are thawed from frozen state toss in TBSP of flour to keep them from sinking.

If you have a favorite recipe please send a photo and the recipe to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com 

Stop by the Farmers Market 

Enjoy!!

 Harvest Moon Hustle

10K Race on the Mopac Trail

If you see an abundance of cars and runners this Friday night it's because over 1,200 runners will be coming through Elmwood On Friday, September 13th. The runners begin gathering race at the Elmwood park about 5:00 and the race starts at 7:00 pm.

The after-party is at the Elmwood Firehall beginning at 7:30. Be courteous to our visitors. Why? Because if we put our best foot forward they just might come back and visit. They might stay in our local AirBnBs, visit the Bess Street Aldrich House, shop at Bits N Pieces or Iron Horse Emporium, eat lunch at the Quonset and get ice cream at the Elmwood C Store. 

Elmwood is a great "day-trip" for people in Omaha and Lincoln. 

Conservation Presentation

Trent Shrader is giving a presentation on conservation at the Christian church on September 18 at 7:00 pm.

Includes a slide show on Africa, Botswana, Saskatchewan Alaska, and the zoo.

311 N. 5th St

P.O. Box 281

Elmwood, NE 68349

402-994-2355

ccelmwood@windstream.net 

Visit our website at http://elmwoodchristianchurch.weebly.com/ and find us on Facebook

 Here are just a few of the new books recently granted to the Elmwood Public Library. We hope you find something that will tempt you!

BOOK LOOK! 

“Chester and Gus” by Cammie McGovern

Chester hopes to follow in his mother’s paw prints and become a service dog. But when Chester fails his certification because he’s afraid of loud noises, he worries his dream will never come true! When a family adopts him to be a companion for their autistic son, Gus, it’s not exactly the future Chester had in mind, but he will do whatever he can to prove he’s the right dog for the job!

“The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill

Newberry Award Winner! Every year the people of Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest and whom they think is evil. But, the witch is kind. She rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest. One year, the witch accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight during their journey and the child becomes filled with extraordinary magic. As her powers start to emerge, the child faces dangerous consequences.

“Aaron and Alexander” by Don Brown

Both were orphaned at a young age. Both became successful lawyers. Both fought in the Revolutionary War. But politics put these Founding Fathers in constant conflict. A story of passion, patriotism, and pride that ends in the most famous duel in American History!

Be sure to check them out!

Spread the word about the Elmwood Public Library!

Visit the Overdrive website for more information on checking out electronic books and media. 
www.help.overdrive.com 

Library hours

Monday 3- 8pm

Tuesday 2-6pm

Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm   

School is back in session and our school system is a big part of our community.

I know it's hard for me to stay in touch with the school activities since all our kids are out of school.

Many Friday nights I sat in the bleachers, ate nachos and hot chocolate as I watched the football team and listened to the band. Some of my favorite memories were going to the Winter concert and enjoying the choir and band. Now I don't have to miss the date. 

Did you know you can actually download the School Phone APP to stay connected to the sporting events, concerts, dinners, and events? 

EMSchool APP Android

EMSchool App Apple

You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool 

 NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

There is a wealth of information on the new Elmwood-Murdock website. It is updated on a daily basis by various teachers and department heads.    

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website  

RENT the Community Center

Having a baby shower, family reunion or large family dinner?

You can have your party and STILL keep your house clean.

Only $75.00 for four to 6 hours.

Call 402-994-2145 for more details and to set your date. 

 Morning Coffee Bar 8:00 am

 Elmwood Christian Church Update 

 Yoga in the Park 

Saturday mornings 8 am - 9 am

Cost is $5/person

Join us for Yoga in the Park at the Elmwood Park on Saturday mornings, brought to you by Dyan Lynn Bacon, from Murdock and the owner of The Zen Room.  It keeps growing each week and there is even discussion of adding another day based on the increased response. 

We will count those that mark the event as “going” (click here) as registered. The final count will be checked 24 hours prior to the event. If there are fewer than 4 people marked as going, the event will be canceled for that Saturday morning.

If the events continue to be successful, we will plan to do Yoga in the Park into the Fall and possibly, pending a location, into Winter.

Bring a friend, a yoga mat (or towel) and a water bottle and come to relax during an hour of yoga!

**This is an all-level event, beginners are not only welcome - they are ENCOURAGED!! See you on the mat!!

Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum

 New 1950's Exhibit is currently available for viewing at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sundays 

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Also available for scheduled tours. 

 (click here or on the banner above to find the monthly calendar for the month) 

When your group or club meets for an event, take some photos and send them to me with a summary of what was happening and I'll post them here in the Elmwood Newsletter. 

Readers want to see involvement in and around our village.  It not only helps to promote our town, but it could create interest in joining your group.

Youth groups and other civic groups do litter pick-up, sponsor Easter egg hunts, collect food for those less fortunate and meet for crafting, among lots of other events. 

Be sure to check the calendar to the right for upcoming events, also.

Send your updates, announcements, and photos of the events, at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com  

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is located between Hufstader Chiropractor, the Elmwood Meat Market, and the Village Hall. 

We are currently serving hard ice cream in dishes.
we have 8 different flavors to choose from.

Elmwood C Store
402-994-3305

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